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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01

It is interesting 10 know. in connection
with the English sparrow nuisance at
Forest park, how these birds are treated
IN Germany and made 20 be blessing.
Trouchs are provided at tho caves OF the
houses there for the accommodation Of the
birds in building their nests When the
young sparrOws arc Matched and the
mother goes out TO procure food for them
wire screens are placed over them, with
intersiccs large enough TO permit the
passage OF food to the younglings, but too
small 20 allow them 60 escape from the
nests. As soon as they have grown large
and plump theyarc killed, and they make
"a very desirable article Of food.-Globe-
Democrat.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01
Courhs and Colds

Are the inevitable results of sudden
changes in the winter. Immediate atten
ton should be given them so that they
may not become established and result In
Bronchitis. Congestion Inflammation OF
even consumption. Hamlton's Cough
Balsam sootheS the irritated membrane
and assists in removing Phlcgm and M
Gus, that. bv its adhesion TO the membran
es. causes Violent Coughing Great re.
lief is received by even those in the last
stages of Consumption In Group and
whooping cough it's unequalled. Price p
cents per bottle at b. 5. Webb's. APP
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01
Danger.

Do you know that you arc liable TO at
iacks of Dyspepsia and all kinds Of Stom
ach arrangements? Yes, worse. still, as
Diabates or possibly Brights Disease. -
They are often fatal and that in very
short time. Loss Of appetite. sour slom-
ach, dimness Of vision. dizziness, pains In
side and back and many others are but q
symptoms OF disease BE wise i'm mind
Parmee's DYSPEPSIA, Diabetes, Kidney and
Liver Cure is the sovereign remedy. Large
bottles sl.00 sold by b. 5. Webb Apr
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01
Active, Pushing And Reliable.

b. :. Webb can always be- relied upon
to carry in stock the purest and best goods
and sustain the reputation of beng active
pushing and reliable. b Y recommending
articles with well established merit and
such rs are popular. Having the agency
for The celebrated Dr. Kings New Dis
coverv for consumptiOn.c colds and coughs
will sell u on positive guarantee 1t will
surely cure any and every affection OF
throat, lungs, or chest, and in order tc
prove our claim. we ask you to call and
get Trial Bottle Free
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Bucklen's Arnlca Salve.

The best salvc in the world for Cuts,
bruises Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns and all Skin Eruptlons. and
positively cures Piles or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give correct satistact-
ION, or money refunded Price % cents
per box. For sale by j. s. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01
In the Spring

Nature intends that the human body
should be relieved of the heavy, stagnant
humors which always accumulate during
the winter months, and the very best med
icine for accomplishing this object is
Parmclee's Blood Purifier. IL will cleanse
and purify the system and drive out all
humors and impurities fe y and quickly
Price 81 90 for large bolt es. Sold by b.
). Webb. Apr
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01
Sclentlhc Investlgatlon

Has proved that nothing but a direct
appl cation can cure the many forms of
Piles that so trouble all classes of man
kind. I'm ul forms of Piles immediate
and careful attention is needed, BY faith
fully following the directions given with
each box of Parmelee,s Pile Suppositories
cure is certain, Warranted 10 give inn
mediate relief. Price soc fox sold by
b. =. Webb Apr
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01
nnddhIst cIoIster In Thibet.

Twenty-one priests live in the Buddhist
cloister Of IIanie, Thibet, where the alti-
tude is 10000 feet above the level of the
sea IL is the highest inhabitable spot
known. Chicago Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01

The senate bill appropriating $50,
600 for completing the frcscoing and
decoration Of the capitol has been
fayorably reported by both commit
tees.
The senate has tabled and will kill
the resolution requiring Jan investi-
CATION of the insurance companies.
This is another case wherein the SEN
ate feels the house was "too fresh
NJ
\ bill to prevent persons from un-
lawfully using or wearing the badge
of the G.. a. Il. has been reported.
-
Representative Oyiatt's capital
punishment bill got 80 votes in the
house. One more little FAYE" was
all it needed 10 pass. II is not dead.
-
Building and loan associations can
now be organized and Incorporated.
The act takes immediate effect.
Mac.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01
SPECIAL NOTC Il.

by looking at the heading of the first page of
this paper you will see:
WHOLE UMBER III
III the number following your name on this pa
pei Is the same, or less than the number of the
paper, then your subscription has expired.
We do not stop the paper until So ordered by
subscribers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01

Representative Ogg's bill provid-
ing for blowers which will carry
away all dust arising from emery
wheels in use in factories has been
approved in committee of the whole.
If enforced this act would undoubt-
eddy tend to prolong the lives of all
polishers who have to constantly
breathe in the dust; and as these
blowers can be provided at small
cost there is no valid rerson why the
law should not be enacted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01

If the house and senate do not have
misunderstanding or two Of some
kind during a session of people think
there must be a screw loose, and some
are disappointed. 1t has occurred
every previous session so far, and
when it made its advent IN the pres
ent session the other day no one was a
bit surprised. a concurrent resolu-
ton was adopted by the house set
ting forth that, whereas the legisla-
tive manual is completed and ready
for distribution, it be resolved (the
senate concurring) that committee
of five representatives and three SEN
ators be appointed to fix upon basis
of distribution. This don't suit the
senate. That body "insists on hav-
ing equal representation on the com
mittee, and the house is just as de
tcrmined it shall not. 4 resolution
giving notice Of the senate's wishes
was promptly tabled by the house.
The question Of precedence has al
ways been an open one between the
two houses. Frequently this feeling
has caused a clash or a dead lock on
some Joint action.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01

1t is said that Sunday night in New
York is becoming more and more lawless
and secular.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01

The report Of the committee on fish
cries recommends an appropriation
of S27,lo2 for current expenses of
the fish comission for the two cur
rent years, and a special appropia-
ton for certain permanent improve
ments which include 800 for the
the Detroit station, 1915 for the Pc
toskey station, Sll0 for the Glenwood
station, $500 for the Paris station
and $50 for the examination of
waters. The report and accompany
ing bill was referred TO the commit.
tee on ways and means. This is
about the amount usually appropri-
atcd for piscatorial purposes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01

The railroad men met with the
house Judiciary committee last week
and discussed the Barker and other
railroad bills. Then they went home
TO return in force next week Thurs
day. AS there are somewhere in the
vicinity of 80 bills affecting railroad
interests it is quite natural the CAPT
toll should be frequently visited by
large, earnest and anxious railroad
lobbies. 1t is stated that when a
member runs short of material from
which to construct a bill he tackles
the railroads.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01

One of the schemes leveled against
the railroads to which the public will
interpose no objection is the reduc-
ton of passenger fares to two cents
mile. If the Legislative passes are
recinded as proposed such reduc-
ton may be chalked down among the
certainties. Other states propose 80
WELD the same retributlve knout.
So mote it be.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01

The appropriations for the deaf
and dumb institute had heavy cat
in the house committee. Items for
special buildings, aggregating s47,-
900, were cut down $4,000, and an
allowance of $4,000 for extra land
cut to $4,000. The hospital and cot
tage were also cut frem $4,000 to
$4,000, and the $4,000 asked for the
electric light plant and the $500 for
a railroad side track running to the
institute were both struck out. The
amount for carrying on the institu-
ton was allowed at SO, 900, or Sl75
per inmate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01

Picking Out Bad Kernels and Defective
Notwithstanding and Mixing the Cocoa
and the Sugar-The Last Working.
Finished Tablets.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-04-01

OIfIVER GNIl;IfED pIiOWS end REPAIRS
rg Boiler Tubes and Brass Castings speciality.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-30

the summer the higher plateaus. during the long
droughts, become dry and hard non-conductors
Of electricity. This fluid is supposed to pass
through the air in balls or large globes. A
storm coming up from the west brings every
cloud charged with this fluid. They pass over
the dry ridges which are non-conductors, to the
lower damp ground surrounding the brooks
and slougns. This damp ground furnishes a
conducting medium of moisture, and the cleo
tricity is discharged in the shape of quadrature
semi-crcle. And many. many times, when
the flow of water is at the surface, full globe
is discharged, forming circle and destroying
the grass where the fairies are supposed to tread,
and. to some degree. destroying the life of plants
and seed in the intermediate space. The dis
turbance OF the surrounding soil prevents the
velopment of tender heritage and flower plants. ,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-30

trying problems connected with the nervous sys-
tem in health or in disease. Closely allied ia these
phenomena are those of 'ierkersn and Jump
ers;' also OF stanpers, clappers and shouters ia
times OF religious excitement The Jumpers
of Maine and the ''lerkers' of Kentucky camp~
meetings so graphically described by Dr. Yam.
dell, of Louisville, In the Popular Science
Monthly for February. 1882 have their counter.
and easily excited: they go of az half-cock say.
ing and doing things of which they are very
much ashamed thereafter-indeed, one we'll.
recognized disease" Of the jumping class ID
the amazing use Of words unfit to be used in DO
lite society.
AS class these grosser uncomfortable reflex
muscular phenomena belong to the weak or
nervous, to the ignorant, emotional and
away with higher culture and. effective
church organization, where few gathered, and
all things were done decently and in order.
Most of the phenomena Of the jsrkers aud
Preyer. of Jene. in his physiological laboratory,
on guinea pigs All such phenomena are NOR.
bid; they do not attend or consist with good
living and high thinking.
The whole subject of trance aud mind--eading
belongs rightly to the psychologist. 1t goes to
him from the Psychologist. who has SO far she'd
most light on it. Earlier in this century only
physicians tackled such problems; last century
men Of science in general; before them priests
and non-scentifc men, and then the subject was
in darkness, indeed. All such as Brown and his
Investigators would have been judged in-
sane or burnt wizards But now it is
known that the body and mind are in-
alienable. both in health and disease.
1t is also known that the mental phenomena Of
life are the direct effects. or the redexes, SO to
speak, of the physical state. And so this phase
of psychology revealed to the community by
Brown and his muscle reading has both q
practical and scientific interest The study OF
such phenomena makes the people and the
physician alike wiser and more skillful; 1t ele-
Yates and disciplines the mind 1t makes the
physician not only more successful in the study
and treatment of the so-called nervous dis
eases"-most diseases are really nervous dis
eases-but also of all other forms Of disease.
A. w. BRAYToN, d. D.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-30
Trying to Limit Her Freedom.
Toronto Globe.


In a school section in Northumberland county
where young lacy is engaged as teacher there
has been quite dispute as to whether it would
be prudent 20 re-engage her or not 1t was
claimed that she had too many admirers OF the
opposite sex. and that the section had thus been
deprived of a portion of her time that should
have been spent in the discharge of her duties
as teacher. Accordingly at the school meeting
the trustees had an agreement drawn up to the
effect that she should not keep company during
the coming year with any young men during
school hours, as her undivided time should be
devoted to the school. Upon her refusing to
sign this agreement it was decided TO leave it to
vote of the meeting as TO whether she should
be compelled to sign it or not. A show of hands
was taken and it resulted in a tie wher the
chairman. being young man, gave the casting
vote in her favor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-30
New York Letter.

Now 1orK Letter.
Despite Mr.. Stanron's great age he never used
spectacles. He told me only week before he
died that if his fingers would only Keep pace
with his eyes be would still be able to 'hold his
own with the young fellows He never had a
sick DAY before his fatal attack of pneumonia,
and he counted confidently on his becoming
centenaran. IAN my ancestors were long
lived !. he once said "and nature supplied most
of them with three sets of teeth l begin to feel
the need OF third set, and hope they will come
along soon."
Only few days before his death he received
letter from the poet Whittier, asking him to
next summer. Mr.. Stanton accepted the invi-
tation. inviting me TO accompany him. Whit
tier can't last long now, you know, said he, land
If We don't improve this opportunity ne may
never have another" The opportunity has van.
ished. If the old friends ever spend another sum-
mer week together it will be in another land.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-30

IrleDui
mo. sir, said tho young lady, coldly.
"Will you kindly allow me to relate it, while
am waitngl Thank you A certain king who
lived in ancient times had favorte ape. The
animal was very fond of him. and was with him
night ana day. One night rohber eft tied an
that he might escape with some of the court
jewels. AS he entered. a huge spider descended
from the ceiling on its invisible web and dropped
upon the forehead of the sleeping king The
ape, enraged that so vile thing should touch
his beloved master, seized q stout staff which
lay near. and raising it above his head, would
have killed the unconscious monarch, but that
the robber sprang forward and arrested the
blow. The king awakening and learning the
cause of the confusion, commanded that the ape
should be killed, but rewarded the robber For,
said he, my petted favorite. with good inten.
lions, would have put me to death, but thou.
coming with bad intentions, hath saved my life.
Better is wise foe than a foolish friend
Norway related this simple story in low, i'm
pressive voice. that was in itself work of art
Miss Berthod listened. first with polite tolera
ton. then with some slight interest
That is a Very good story. And the moral il
that you wise foea
IF may not be considered in friendly
light, certainly would covet that distinction
But let me add, that rather than bring unfavor
able notoriety upon your family, I will cut of
| my right hand. If you positively desire it,
will give you my word of honor that not a sylla
BILE relating to this affair shall ever find its way
| into the columns of the Pro and Con-
| .Are you in earnestin asked Miss Berthold il
! surprise
"Quite SO. But you should look at the ques
| ton from all stand points. There are other
| papers which will not take the same stand, bu
| by false representations will give much worse
| colorng to the affair than it deserves /, a.
| least, will secure justice for you They will
| not"
II never thought Of that" said Miss Bsrthold
thoughtfully. She reflected moment Their
| said:
! Il think, then, perhaps IT is better as tits w,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-30
To Avoid Embarrassment.

Burlington Free trcss
A poet sends us some verses entitled "Give Ne
Back My Own We regret to say that We have
used the stamp, and that the paper has ono Of
our editorials on the back. In order to avoid
such complications In the future. our poet Sill
please send only the stamp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-30
PARIS DURING THE SIEGE.
Interesting Extracts from Ex-NIinistsr Wash
burne's Diaries.

February Scribner
paris, THURSDAY NIGHT Nov. %, 1870
''Sixty-seventh Day of the Siege. 5
"And THANKSGIVING at that! Visions of beef
steak. broied chicken, hot rolls and waffies for
breakfast roast beef rare, turkey and cranberry
sauce, roast goose and apple sauce, plum pud-
ding, nince pie. pumpkin pie and Livermore
cheese for dinner; but not az bad per-
haps it might be; make the best
of the cruel situation. Our thoughts go out
warmly to the great unbesiesed world A few
gather at the Episcopal Church at IL o'clock;
apparent rari nantes in gurgite vasto." The
Episcopal service is read and the pastor makes a
little address. Returned to the legation
at noon, and always something to
do, which is blessing. The people
here who have nothing to occupy themselves
with are perfectly desperate. A Thanksgiving
dinner at restaurant on the Boulevard Italens
given by two of our American gentlemen. Quite
little table full and all quite jolly, but the por-
ton of turkey to each guest is painfully small.
Toasts. little speeches till half past 10, when the
guests retired. most of them to 60 to little
Thanksgiving party given by one of our COM
patriots"
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AS an after-dinner pill, to promote easy dges-
ton. Ayers Pills are wonderfully effective.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-30
CHRISTIANS. PARIS. SUNDAY, Dec. %. 1870 I
''Ninety-eighth Day Of the Siege


Never has a sadder Christmas dawned on any
city Cold, hunger, agony, grief and despair sit
enthroned at every habitation in Paris tits the
coolest day of the season and the fuel is very
short; and the government las mad to take
hold of the fuel question, and the mag
nifcent shade-trees% that have for ages
adorned the avenues of this city are all likely to
go in the vain struggle to save France. So says
the Official journal Of this morning. The suf-
ferngs of the past week exceed by far anything
we have seen. There is scarcely any meat
but horse-meat, ard the government is
now rationins. It carries out its work
with Immortality. The omnibus horse, the cab
horse, the work-horse, and the fancy horse. all
go alike in the mournful procession TO the
butchery shops-the magnificent blooded steed
of the Rothschilas by the side of the old
plug of the cabman. Fresh beef, mutton,
pork, now out of the question. A
little poultry yet remains at fabulous prices. In
walking through the Rue ST. Lazare | saw a
middlinc sized goose and chicken for sale in a
shop window, and I had tho curiosity to step in
and inquire the price Trash man that was.
The price Of the goose was $25, and the chicken
s7r
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-03
Churches, aflinisters, and Conventions.

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE OF THE WEEK.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-03
glne ddaest.

WISCONSIN.-MukwanagO. = As
already announced, Miss Carrie A. Rice,
of Epglewood, has supplied the pulpit in
this place for the last two months. A cor
respondent writes eulogistically of her
services during the summer and remarks
that her congregation urgently solicited
her TO prolong the original engagement
She will, therefore, remain until Septem-
Der IL, when her studies in Lombard
Theological school will call her thence.
IOWA.-Clarinda.-The pastor, Rev.
B. f. Shook, is kept busy attending to
his pulpit duties growing out of recent
local excitements in the religious world.
He is now reviewing DIR. Oneil's dis
courses against Universalism. The good
work of the church continues. Sunday,
August IA, the pastor received into the
fellowship OF the church, five more new
mem ere. The Clarinda church is grow
ing rapidly and building up with the
heads of famiies-men and women of
moral worth-and is power for good In
the city. So testifes the local paper.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-03
THE COMPLETE LIFE.
DR.. Rexford's Ideas of What Christian Man
Should be Under all Circumstances.

The pulpit of the Church of the Re-
deemer was filed Sunday morning by
Rev. DIR. Rexford, of Detroit, who
preached a sermon from the following
text:
I'VE are complete in Jesus Christ. Colossi-
ans H. TO-"
The preacher said there were few
people who had arrived at maturity who
did not ask as to the best guidance of
life. They inquired as to what conduct
of life would realize to them the great
est good. They wanted to be guided
so as to dwell in the good of life. They
wanted to reach the border of the stream
and dwell in the beauty of the love of
God as it was manifested in the love
and comfort of child. 1t would be
strange not to make such inquiries.
Yet the inquirer was surrounded with
interests, religions, and industries, all
of which were promising the fullest re-
turns for suffrages. 1t was similar to
person who arrived in a great city
where he found all clamoring for his
favor and hardly knew what to do. 1t
was SO in the great field of life. 1t be-
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-03

versational Club" The Sunday evening
doctrinal discourses by the pastor are
drawing good audiences. The society is
endeavoring to sell the church edifce,
when steps will be taken toward build.
ing new and model church.
Decatur.-Church work moves pleas
antly and successfully under the new
passionate of Br. o. G.. Colgrove, and call
will issued soon for an Ordination SER
vice.
MarshalL-This society, dormant for
some time, is being revived by the faith
full labors of Rev. w. L. Gibbs. Br. Gibbs
seems to be able to spread himself all
over Southern Michigan like another
Elisha on the sleeping corpse, and touches
it with life at every point. But he can
not remain spread" forever; and it is to
be hoped that other live ministers may
come into this part of the vineyard to
carry on the good work SO well begun.